Blandford Forum Camera Club

On Monday 20th October, the work of seventy-two local photographers, representing twelve local clubs, was on display at Kinson Camera Club for the annual Stour and Avon Photographic Association’s annual inter-club print battle.  It was a pleasure on this occasion to see Bill Aven, our judge for the evening, and his wife Margaret who are both good friends of BFCC.  Bill was our judge for our annual exhibition in 2005 and both he and Margaret are regular contributors to the exhibition.  It was an added bonus for us – the seven representatives of the club present – to hear him judge and to find Blandford, with 51½ points, to be the clear winner by a margin of two points from Bournemouth P.S. in second position, with Wimborne C.C. in third place just a point behind them.  We also won a draw prize!

  Bill gave marks between five and ten and it is pleasing to report that Colin’s eagle scored a well-deserved ten and was one of a total of six prints to be awarded the maximum marks during the evening.  Dionne is posting further details of the competition on the club notice board for those interested.  Our results in this event have shown a pleasing progression in recent years, from joint second in 2006 to second in 2007 and, of course first place this year.  However, photography is about far more than statistics and all that they show is that, in enjoying their hobby, our members seem to be improving their photographic skills in terms of both technique and aesthetic appreciation.    All that and fun with it! That can’t be bad!